NCLEX Practice Test RN Practice Question
During the change of shift report, a nurse writes in her notes that she suspects illegal drug use by a client assigned to her care. During the shift, the notes are found by the client's daughter. The nurse could be sued for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Libel involves written defamatory statements, such as unverified suspicions of drug use in notes accessible to others, potentially harming the client's reputation.
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